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| May 15, 2013 |
Reflexology Association of America
RAA E-newsletter
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This Issue
RAA Magazine Deadline
Membership ...
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| May 8, 2013 |
(This is from an email that was addressed to our board member Avery W Hoyt. At the bottom you will notice his name referenced. Because Avery is a current massage therapist in WA he does not have to register as a reflexologist in WA. Please ask ORN if you have any questions)
To be certified as a reflexologist the applicant must:
Provide a completed application on ...
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| January 25, 2013 |
Reflexology Association of America
RAA E-newsletter
In this edition...
Magazine Deadline
RAA Conference Information
State Newsletter Exchange
RAA Magazine DEADLINE Week of February 20TH.
Articles, ...
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| January 8, 2013 |
Reflexology Association of America
RAA E-newsletter
RAA CONFERENCE 2014
We have already started planning the next RAA conference. It is not too late to get involved. For more information on the conference committee contact, ...
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| January 4, 2013 |
For the latest developments in Washington State, please refer to the Seattle Reflexology and Massage Center's website: http://www.seattle-reflexology.com/reflexologyclasses/law/ This is not the last word from the state; however, Seattle Reflexology is gearing up for changes now. These changes will affect you, if you practice reflexology in Washington State.
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| December 11, 2012 |
Reflexology will move forward as an approach to women's health care and wellness issues, thanks to a recently passed resolution by the National Foundation of Women Legislators (NFWL). The group's resolution encourages state and national organizations to join them in supporting reflexology, "as part of a holistic, comprehensive, and patient-centered approach to care." The resolution was brought to the NFWL ...
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| December 1, 2012 |
Thank you!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to each of our 45 Charter Members for supporting ORN through its first year. We feel we have accomplished many of the things we set out to do, and we appreciate your many kind and encouraging words of appreciation. A special thank you to Karen Martin who will step in for John Forsberg, Membership Chair, while he's out of town through February. And to Pam Jablonski who has ...
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| October 12, 2012 |
Congratulations to the Oregon Reflexology Network (ORN). This Oregon and SW Washington network has become the 17th state association to affiliate with RAA. Congratulations to President Marie Louise Penchoen and her steering committee. ORN registered with the state of Oregon on November 7, 2011 and now has 45 charter members.
2014 RAA Conference in New Mexico
Maureen Birchfield, the RAA Conference Chairperson, ...
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| September 19, 2012 |
The Washington State Department of Health will be holding a public rules meeting to help implement the new reflexology law. The meeting will be at the following location and date: September 28, 2012, 9:00 a.m., Department of Health. Point Plaza East, Room 153. 310 Israel Rd SE., Tumwater, WA
To view a copy of the draft rule language outlining education and examination requirements for certification as a reflexologist, ...
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| August 4, 2012 |
On Monday, July 30th, the Department of Health held their first Rules
Workshop (Stakeholder meeting) in Tumwater. The meeting was led by Lisa
Hodgson, the Executive Director for the Board of Massage at the Department
of Health and Kris Waidley, the Board of Massage Program Manager. Kris
will be directly working with the implementation of the new legislation
(ESSB6103) and the Reflexology Program.
The ...
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| August 1, 2012 |
Our Network continues to grow with 41 members at latest count. And much is happening:
2 ORN-supported workshops have taken place: in March-Astoria,and in June-Hood River
We are actively planning the details for the long-awaited ORN-sponsored Reflexology Certification Program with Bill Flocco, scheduled to start in Portland in October. Read below for more information
Bonding of our officers is in place, ...
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| July 27, 2012 |
The theme that emerged from the national conference this summer was the need to have an increased focus on education. This is especially true now, as we are seeing a trend where state legislators are scrutinizing existing massage laws and exemptions. Years ago, a plan was set into motion to increase the minimum education requirements necessary to become a Professional Level member of RAA. ...
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| July 23, 2012 |
The Washington State Department of Health will be holding an Open Stakeholder Forum on Mon. July 30 at 9:00am in Tumwater to begin the process of writing rules for the Reflexology Bill (ESSB 6103) passed this last legislative session.
Department of Health
Town Center 2, Room 158
111 Israel Rd SE
Tumwater, WA
If you have questions or comments, please write to the DOH, Reflexology Program, PO Box 47852, Olympia WA 98504-7852 ...
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| May 7, 2012 |
In late March a reflexology certification bill (SB 6103) was signed into law in Washington State, making it the 4th State in the union in which reflexologists are required to be certified or licensed.
In order to obtain certification as a reflexologist, applicants must complete an approved course of study and pass an examination approved by the Washington Secretary of Health. State licensed massage practitioners ...
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| April 10, 2012 |
It's law. Washington State is now the 4th state in the union where reflexologist will be required to be licensed.
On March 29, 2012, Governor Gregoire signed Senate Bill 6103, which amends and supplements the existing massage licensing statute by requiring the certification of reflexologists. Because massage practitioners must be licensed in Washington under existing law, and reflexology ...
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| March 17, 2012 |
The WA State Senate affirmed the changes made to 6103 in the house. The bill
has now gone to the governor to sign or veto. Should she sign the bill, WA
state will be the 4th state in the country to have licensing regulations.
After the governor’s signature, the WRA will continue to work with the
Department of Health to set regulations for reflexology in the state.
For a full outline of the legislative history ...
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| March 5, 2012 |
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
Much has happened since our first newsletter three months ago. It’s hard to believe that we now have a healthy, blossoming network with a beautiful website (if we may say so?), 25 charter members as of today, 3 ORN-sponsored and supported workshops in the making: in March in Astoria (Metamorphosis Reflexology, with Maryejo Del Meijer); in June in Hood River (Round About: ...
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| February 29, 2012 |
The new reflexology bill "6103' has moved from the Rules Committee to the floor. It has not been “read” yet or voted at this stage. The lobbyist says that NOW is the time for each and every reflexologist to reach out to their Representatives in the House and let them know that you support working to end human trafficking and educational standards for all who practice reflexology**.
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| February 13, 2012 |
The House Health and Wellness Committee will conduct a public hearing
regarding SB6103 this Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 8am in Olympia. At
this time, we have very few details. Knowing that it can be difficult to
make arrangements to go to Olympia, we thought it best to notify everyone
as soon as possible. If you are interested or able to go – please let us
know and we will follow up with this ...
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| February 13, 2012 |
In 2002, in the state of Washington, the practice of reflexology was exempted from massage law to establish reflexology as a separate modality of care. Despite ten years of separation without incident, events outside of the professional practice of reflexology have created new challenges that return our communities to this discussion.
In an effort to address the very real concerns of “human trafficking”, ...
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| February 13, 2012 |
Human Trafficking seems far removed from reflexology, but recent findings are that that isn’t the case. Primarily on the West Coast, at this time, human trafficking is gaining ground under the cover of massage, and in some cases reflexology as well. RAA and ARCB, in coordination with state reflexology associations have made headway in legalizing reflexology across the country. We don’t ...
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| February 5, 2012 |
By Karen Grabowski Every day there are news stories that make me wonder how humans made it to the proverbial top of the evolutionary heap. From the unbelievable to the miraculous to the ridiculous, the daily news feeds cover it all. Lately, though, we reflexologists have been pondering an unfolding news item that is just plain sad - and troubling.
In the past year, according to a Washington Engage story, ...
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| January 20, 2012 |
Your response to our invitation on Oct 15 was very heartening! Even though we felt that the time was right to launch our Network, none of us expected that 32 of you would respond in such a positive way! Thank you all for your many words of encouragement and good wishes. We will do our best to live up to the expectations as expressed in your comments . . . BUT we can’t do it alone! We’ll need all ...
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